Safety regulator, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell Candles
Recall 05215 · Jul 1, 2005 · Two's Company Inc.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05215
- Date
- Jul 1, 2005
- Company
- Two's Company Inc.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Sea Urchin Shell Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These recalled candles are wax-filled sea urchin shells, and were sold under item number 2659, which is found on the packaging tag. The candles are about 2.5 inches in diameter.
What can happen
The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been four reports of the candles catching fire, but no reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various gift and specialty stores nationwide, from April 2005 through June 2005, for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sea urchin shell candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.